Wondering how to add accents to those “A”s and “E”s while typing on your iPad 2 or iPhone 4 device?

All you have to do is begin entering text as usual. When you get to a letter that needs an accent; like the second “e” in my name, just hit and hold the letter. A whole slew of accent options will pop up and you will be able to choose the appropriate one, by holding and sliding your finger across to your selection. Then, release to enter that character.